Total Crime Rate
5.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruskin Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong , and the 17th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ruskin Close (RG21 3QH) in the last 12 months was 5.3 per 1,000 residents and was 97.8% lower than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average (236.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruskin Close (RG21 3QH), the main crime hotspot is near Black Dam Way. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brookvale & Kings Furlong| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hogarth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hogarth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Black Dam Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Black Dam Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Black Dam Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Black Dam Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Van Dyck Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Van Dyck Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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